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COVID-19: France implements curfew in 9 provinces starting Saturday

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The curfew will be re-enforced in nine provinces in France, affecting 18 million people.  -Picture file / AP PARIS:  A curfew will be re-enforced in nine provinces in France. President Emmanuel Macron announced the order will take effect this Saturday until December 1. Macron explained that residents in the affected areas are not allowed to leave the house from 9 pm to 6 am. "We need to act to curb the spread of this virus. First, to protect others, as well as ourselves as well ... to protect the elderly, the most at risk. That is the first objective. "Second, we need to protect the country's health system, our health workers," Macron said. Areas subject to curfew include Paris, Grenoble, Lyon, Toulouse and Montpellier. This measure will affect 18 million people. To date, one-third of all intensive care units in France are used to treat COVID-19 patients. France is currently facing a new wave of COVID-19 cases with 22,591 new cases recorded on Wednesday.

Thailand's general emergency curb mega protests

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Protesters challenge strict laws regarding the institution of the Thai monarch.  -Reuters BANGKOK:  Thai government announces emergency order to curb mega protests in Bangkok. Among other things, the order banned the gathering of more than four people. The announcement broadcast on television was read by the police. It mentions several groups acting as inviting and inciting as well as holding illegal Thai rallies. The emergency order is effective at 4 a.m. Thursday local time. Apart from the ban on the assembly of no more than four people, the order also imposed a ban on all media from publishing news that could potentially invite fear and affect the stability of the country. Since Wednesday, protesters in Bangkok have once again challenged stricter laws regarding the institution of the Thai monarchy. The protest started in July and was mobilized by youth organizations, students and human rights activists. They demanded reform of the monarchy and wanted the government led by Pri

Despite the pandemic, Lamborghini managed to achieve the best sales record

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Lamborghini recorded the best sales last month with 738 units.  -File image COVID-19 PANDEMICS clearly have a detrimental effect on the economy, so many have to re-plan their finances to reduce their monthly expenses. However, not everyone is affected.  In fact, a report from the Swiss-based UBS Bank found that the wealth of the world's richest people increased by 27.5 percent. So it is not surprising if there are still luxury vehicle manufacturers able to record the best sales record despite the gloomy economic environment. Italian luxury car manufacturer Lamborghini, for example, recorded the best sales last month with 738 units. It is at once considered the best September for Lamborghini! "These sales results reflect our hard work over the years, to remain in the desired position and to be a big brand in the automotive world," explained Lamborghini Automobile CEO Stefano Domenicali who is proud of that achievement. "We are exploring a variety of new ways to